Esther L. (Villatico) Tortolani, 96, of Warwick passed away July 4, 2012 at Riverview Health Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph Tortolani.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Virgilio and Giulia (Napolitano) Villatico. Mrs. Tortolani was an Inspector for Trifari for thirty years until her retirement.

She was the beloved mother of Kenneth G. Tortolani and his wife, Diane of Warwick and the late Robert J. Tortolani. Loving grandmother of four; and great-grandmother of two. She was the sister of the late Alfred and Guy Villatico.

Her funeral and burial will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements by The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org